We are excited to announce the launch of our new #ObserveLikeArtemis Challenge!
Inspired by the Artemis II mission? From today (the 22nd of April) to the 22nd of May, show us what Earth means to you by taking GLOBE observations of your favorite features of Earth—whether it’s a cloud, a tree, a local waterway, or soil from a nearby forest! In May we’ll share the number of observations submitted for each sphere.
Learn more here: https://t.co/mZGQF44gxH
Good luck to our DoW STEM-sponsored teams that are competing in the 2026 @FIRSTweets Championship. After months of designing, building, and testing their robots, it’s time to take the field. We’re proud to support these students and wish them luck this season!
Looking for a real-world design challenge for your students?
The Autodesk Design & Make It Real: Make It Heal Student Contest invites students to apply architecture, engineering, and construction skills to design solutions that support community recovery after disasters.
Students gain hands-on experience with tools like Tinkercad, Fusion, Forma, and Revit while building skills in problem solving, human-centered design, and AEC workflows.
👀 $75K+ in scholarships and prizes
🎓 Open to U.S. and Canada secondary and post-secondary students
🤝 Solo or team entry
🗓️ Deadline: May 26, 2026
Encourage your students to enter and apply their learning in a meaningful way: https://t.co/sh9YRfcJkD
#TeachWithAutodesk
Homeward bound 🌎
Today’s the day our Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after their journey around the Moon. Here are ways to watch, starting at 6:30pm ET (2230 UTC): https://t.co/fAg0bGAqEc
The April 2026 #CitizenScienceMonth calendar just dropped 📅 and there is a project for every day of the week!
Check it out, print it, hang it on your fridge… actually use it… or maybe admire your excellent taste in science-themed decor. 😄
Download the clickable pdf: https://t.co/uKPk2452Me
🌸 Peak bloom is coming – and what a year to celebrate it. As American turns 250, the restored Tidal Basin and the National Mall are ready for you thanks to @POTUS.
New trees. Renewed grounds. And U.S. Park Police on-site so every family can explore safely. Come join us at the National Mall.
Looking forward to Cherry Blossom season? Tune into USDA Radio News to hear "Washington D.C. cherry blossoms - an annual tradition in the Nation’s Capital," with Rod Bain and National Arboretum Director Richard Olsen. https://t.co/78TtrI0ryN
Want to work with @NASA experts on real-world engineering challenges like reducing aircraft noise pollution, developing a space station power system, and designing tires for the Moon and Mars? 🚀✈️
Apply now for the NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute — a FREE summer STEM program open to high school juniors and seniors this July!
Don’t miss out — applications are open through May 1: https://t.co/siAs1O2p4y
Celebrating SPRING with a reminder that the projected start of peak bloom for Washington’s cherry blossoms is between March 29 and April 1! 🌸
Did you know the two Library of Congress cherry trees are among just a handful of documented originals from the 1912 gift from Japan? Including this one. 🧵⬇️
How the Golden Spiral Forms from Fibonacci Squares:
➰The spiral grows by nesting squares whose side lengths follow Fibonacci numbers
➰Each quarter-circle arc fits inside these squares to trace the smooth golden spiral curve
➰This setup keeps the spiral’s growth perfectly scaled, showing how Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio fit like puzzle pieces
➰It’s like the Fibonacci sequence and golden ratio had a geometric chat and decided to draw themselves a spiral
📹 via rainmaker1973 (X)
@Morgret_STEAM@tinkercad@HanoverPublic Great job to your students! Their work turned out very well.
I hope they enjoyed learning how to design, prepare and print 3D custom work 💫🙌
Wonderful experience :)
It's #EngineersWeek! DoD STEM is proud to support the next generation of engineers through hands-on learning, mentorship, and opportunities that ignite curiosity. Discover opportunities here: https://t.co/jdLEhtgKz4
The 2026 @MATHCOUNTS Competition Series is going overseas! Throughout March, top students from DoDEA schools will compete for recognition and a spot at Nationals. Best of luck to all competitors as you put your problem-solving skills to the test! https://t.co/9C3pdGe2CT
@simonroses@Raspberry_Pi As soon as I am done with producing Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire (March 28) and going to the Bayou Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) with our 2 high school community teams in April 😅 It is on my list for sure!
I'll update you...or ask questions when I get there :)
Today is March 14 (3.14) – Pi day.
The date today resembles 3.14159, the common approximation of the mathematical constant Pi, or π. This concurrence has given rise to an annual celebration from 1:59 pm - also the time of publication of this post (CET).
What is Pi?
Understanding Pi is essential if you want to make calculations for circles, cylinders, spheres, and anything circular, even an ellipse. Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It doesn't matter how big or small the circle is - the ratio stays the same. Properties like this that stay the same when you change other attributes are called constants.
How are you celebrating Pi day?